Own the detail. Influence the bigger picture.
- Broaden your accounting experience while staying hands-on.
- Join a growing organisation delivering essential water services.
- Based in Amberley, WFH by agreement | 30 - 40 hours | Genuine flexibility.
About the role
Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a key role in keeping our finance function running smoothly and ensuring our financial information is accurate, reliable and timely.
This is a broad role that combines day-to-day finance operations with wider accounting responsibilities. You will be involved in everything from accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations and payroll allocations through to month-end processes, project accounting and reporting support.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has strong transactional finance experience and is ready to broaden their accounting skills, while still enjoying the satisfaction of being hands-on in the day-to-day detail.
Key responsibilities
- Manage accounts payable and receivable activities, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on time.
- Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Allocate costs across projects, activities and cost centres, supporting accurate reporting.
- Support monthly reporting, audits, GST and FBT compliance.
- Maintain fixed asset records, capital expenditure tracking and payroll cost allocations.
- Improve finance processes, controls and record-keeping as the organisation grows.
About you
You are an experienced finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, has a keen eye for detail, and understands the importance of accurate financial information.
You will likely have:
- Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable or a broader finance administration role.
- Strong month-end accounting experience, including journals, accruals and reconciliations.
- Confidence using accounting systems and Excel to analyse, reconcile and manage financial information.
- Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and follow issues through to resolution.
- Experience with Xero, fixed assets, payroll accounting, GST/FBT or project accounting would be advantageous.
About us
We're a newly established organisation responsible for delivering water services across the Kaikōura and Hurunui district.
This is an exciting time to join us. We have a clear purpose, experienced leadership and the rare opportunity to build strong foundations. You will have the chance to contribute ideas, improve processes and help shape how our finance function operates.
You will enjoy variety, visibility and opportunity that comes with being part of a developing organisation, while working alongside others who value initiative, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Apply now if you are ready for a role that combines hands-on finance responsibilities with broader accounting exposure, genuine flexibility and the opportunity to meaningful contribution from day one.
To download the Position Description, please visit the careers section of our website at www.khws.co.nz. Or, for more information about the role please contact Tamara Schreiber, People & Capability Manager, 027 808 8256 or email [email protected]
Applications close 18 November 2026, EOB